Uraninite, Tremolite

Specimen ID: RU1-M8R

Mineral(s)
Uraninite : UO2
Tremolite : ◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
9.8cm x 7.5cm x 5.9cm
Collections
Collected by:
Events

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Here is a beautiful & perfect black Uraninite cube on light brown Tremolite blades. It was found in a cavity at Faraday Hill. The Uraninite gives off 7 µSv/hr in radiation. From M. Adamowicz collection.
Michael Adamowicz - 24th September 2008

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Another closeup of the cube. The Uraninite cube is 8 millimeter long.
Michael Adamowicz - 24th September 2008

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Here is the overall sample, it is 9.8 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm. The Uraninite cube is 8 millimeter long.
Michael Adamowicz - 24th September 2008

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A closeup. The overall sample is 9.8 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm. The Uraninite cube is 8 millimeter long.
Michael Adamowicz - 24th September 2008

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Here is a beautifull & perfect black Uraninite cube on light brown Tremolite blades. It was found in a cavity at Faraday Hill. The Uraninite is strongly Radioactive. The overall sample is 9.8 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm. The Uraninite cube is 8 millimeter long. From M. Adamowicz collection.
Michael Adamowicz - 24th September 2008

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Here is the radiation reading on the cube. It gives off 14.5 µSv/hr. The overall sample is 9.8 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm. The Uraninite cube is 8 millimeter long.
Michael Adamowicz - 24th September 2008
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